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11th February
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10th June
2012

Gordon Baldwin: Objects for a
Landscape - This exhibition showcases more than 100 works by one of the
country's leading ceramic artists.

Baldwin, born in 1932, is internationally regarded as the UK's most
distinguished living sculptural potter, who, for the last fifty years, has
been producing the most radical and exciting work in clay.

He has been highly influential both as a teacher and artist and can be seen
as a key post-war artist, whose activity has helped move ceramics onto a
sculptural platform and away from its more traditional functional concerns.

Gordon Baldwin is a sculptural potter who has been very influential in moving
ceramics towards sculptural forms and away from traditional functional pots.
This show will display his works thematically, alongside related drawings,
collages and photographs.

Most of the work on display will be from the 1980s onwards, including new
works made by Baldwin as he approaches his 80th birthday.

York 800 Festival - In 2012 it will be 800 years since the city was granted
a Royal Charter by King John in 1212, allowing York to take charge of its own
affairs by electing a council, creating the post of mayor, and giving a voice
to its people. In celebration of the anniversary, there is a special
programme of events running from January to December 2012.

New medieval exhibition for 2012 - When King John granted a royal charter to
York almost 800 years ago, in 1212, it marked a pivotal moment in the history
of the city.

Gaining independence from the Crown meant that York could regulate its own
affairs, collect its own taxes and even appoint a mayor. This paved the way
for the success that was to flourish here over the following centuries. In
effect; it was the making of the city.

To commemorate the 800-year anniversary of York’s independence, The Yorkshire
Museum are planning a new exhibition, set to open at Easter, called 1212:
The Making of the City. Set amongst the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, our
medieval gallery is perfectly placed to tell the story of medieval York and
celebrate the people, places and events that have contributed to the city’s
medieval heritage.

The Yorkshire Museum’s medieval collections will still take centre stage,
with the York Helmet, Middleham Jewel, Sapphire Ring and St William’s Shrine
all given pride of place. Original manuscripts and a fantastic array of
paintings and works on paper from York Art Gallery will add real richness to
the stories we will be telling.

By flooding the exhibition with colour, sound and film, we hope to capture
the vibrancy of the medieval city and celebrate the imagination, creativity
and skill of its people.

The Swaledale Festival - music,
arts and walking in the Yorkshire Dales.

The 2012 Festival opens on 19 May with a free open-air concert on Reeth Green
by The Olympianist, the internationally renowned pianist and avid cyclist
Anthony Hewitt.

He is celebrating the London Olympics by cycling the length of Britain, in
aid of charity, from Land’s End to John O’Groats, with his piano trailing in
a van.

An exciting outdoor visual extravaganza from Swung Low at Richmond Castle, is
planned to mark the Festival's end on 3 June.

Work is well underway on the rest in the middle, but it's still under wraps!
The 2011 Festival was an outstanding success, with exceptional music from
around the world - solo violin to jazz guitar, folk to brass, Arabic music to
string quartets - as well as poetry, drama, art exhibitions and wonderful
walking.

Blending acoustic urban Canadiana with jazzy and European flavours, Joanna
has a supple and finely-nuanced voice and writes with the ear of a poet. Her
musical self-portrait is composed of an unusually large palette of moods and
colours.

On her second album - Contraries - the songs spring from a global-vagabond
sensibility. Understandable, when you find out she has a love of Klezmer and
her family roots stretch from Italy to New Zealand.

Joanna has already toured many times around the world performing her music as
well. when alone on stage, or when accompanied by the likes of Mat Martin,
she charms unassuming crowds into a world that questions right and wrong,
mind and body, permanence and impermanence.

2011 marks the passing of a great year for Joanna: winning the 9th annual IMA
songwriting award for Melodies (above) in the ‘Best Acoustic Song’ category;
being awarded a professional development grant by the Canada Council for the
Arts, and beginning work on a new album titled, Love Me Deeply –
scheduled for a 2012 release.

The Late Music Concerts are a
unique series of concerts devoted exclusively to the work of living composers
who create the diverse and exciting sound world of today's contemporary
classical music. Today - Rika Zayasu – Piano Recital.

The event will include a substantial display of locomotives and rolling stock
from our collection, as well as a fleet of visiting steam locomotives and
heritage rolling stock which are yet to be agreed, and significant
representation from the modern rail industry.

Railfest 2012 will be a paid admission event (charges TBC), although we'll continue
to offer free admission to the rest of the Museum throughout the nine-day
event.

Climb inside drivers' cabs, ride on trains big and small and see toy trains
from big brands. Get up close to the fastest, strongest and newest locos, and
catch rarely-seen vehicles like snow ploughs and leaf blowers.

Locomotive list - The following locomotives have been announced but may be
subject to change. Many more locos will be added to this list in the months
leading up to the event -

Live 'Thunder Days' will be extra exciting this year as for the first time
they will feature our historic propeller driven aircraft such as the historic
wartime Dakota and De Havilland aircraft in addition to the Jets of the
mighty Nimrod MR2!! This is a 'Engine Running Day' with historic live jets
and propeller aircraft and vehicles on display!

YAM is the largest original RAF Bomber Command Station open to the public,
this year being the 70th Anniversary of the commencement of operations with
77 Squadron. Halifax bombers of No. 77 Squadron RAF were the first to be
stationed here in 1942, followed by the only two Free French Heavy Bomber
Squadrons of the Second World War 346 Guyenne and 347 Tunisie.
This was the only base to be operated by French personnel – a close history
which continues to this day.

The collection at YAM includes the famous Halifax Bomber and Mosquito
Nightfighter plus aircraft from the early 1900's through both World Wars and
the Battle of Britain right up to the jet-age with examples of Meteor;
Javelin;Lightning; Harrier and Tornado.

Take a step back 100 years exactly to the Edwardian era, the year is 1912 and
the gentleman of the house has responsibility for a special royal visit of
King George V and Queen Mary.

Falconry displays, costumed performers as household and servants, music and a
travelling cinema decorate the front lawn. Plus there's also a school for
potential new servants with hands on interactive fun and traditional Punch
& Judy shows all combining to create an atmosphere of times past.

The highlight each day is the King's arrival, a time to wave your union jacks
and get ready to meet a monarch from the past. Witness a series of scenes
inside and outside the Hall during this event. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm (House open
1.00 - 5.00 pm)

Encounter the terrifying Vikings as they spread a wave of terror and turmoil
with their raids on the North eastern coast of England.

The small site of Lindisfarne was first to be set upon in 793 AD, before more
raids and invasions began. The abbey at Whitby virtually disappears from
record at about this time, presumably falling to those Norse warriors.

Explore their encampment to discover the rigours and entertainments of Viking
campaigning. Witness grisly displays of combat culminating in a full-scale,
deadly battle with the re-enactors of Regia Anglorum.

Ripon Races - Ripon Racecourse
commonly known as the Garden Racecourse is suitably located in one of the country's
most beautiful and quaint cities. With the market town being one of the
oldest cities in England it is a great place to visit.

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse known widely for its picturesque surroundings
was fittingly presented with the Gold Rose Award by the Yorkshire in Bloom;
the county's regional body representing the national Britain in Bloom
campaign.

Yorkwalk History and Heritage
Coach Tours - Explore parts of England other visitors miss. Guided day long
visits by luxury coach to sites of historical and cultural interest both
great and small.

Today - Cholmondeley Castle and Gardens (Cheshire).

We are extremely fortunate to have secured a visit to this romantic early
19th Century Castle which is only open to private tours on half a dozen days
in a year, as it is still the residence of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.

We shall have a private visit to the Chapel and Castle interior led by the
Archivist. There will then be time to explore the extensive and magnificent
gardens, which will be at their best at this time of year. The grounds
include picturesque Temple and Ruin, Water Gardens, a Lake, a Rose Garden and
Aviary.

A rare chance to catch an unmissable live set as Gris from Scotland and
Juldeh from Gambia launch music from ‘Traders’, their debut CD which
is rapidly gathering outstanding reviews from the mainstream and world music
press alike.

Expect an extraordinary encounter where the desert sounds of West African
riti, a one-stringed fiddle of ancient design, meets its European sisters the
violin and the amazing Swedish nyckelharpa, to bring us snaking Fula trance
melodies from the Sahel’s nomadic herdsmen joining tumbling strathspeys and
reels from Scottish crofts and dancehalls.

‘… a telling combination of inspiration and hard work…lovely stuff and
full of endless surprises..’ Songlines Magazine

Traditional Celtic music is at the heart of the sound-world of Nish as Rish
(Manx for ‘now and again’) whose members hail from England, Scotland and the
Isle of Man.

The group formed in 2009 while at the University of York during which time
they were Young Musicians in Residence at the 2009 Harrogate International
Festival and were selected to feature in the Sir Jack Lyons Showcase Concert.

They made their Celtic festival debut when invited to headline the opening
night of the Isle of Man’s Yn Chruinnaght Festival in 2010. In spring 2011,
Nish recorded their debut album and were chosen to represent the Isle of Man
at Festival Interceltique de Lorient – the world’s largest Celtic festival –
in August 2011 where they won the prestigious Trophée Loïc Raison for the
best new folk group.

York Roman Festival - This event is
a celebration of the cultural and military customs that the Romans brought to
York. York was one of the most important Roman cities in Britain and for a
period at the end of the 3rd century was the capital of the Roman Empire.

It was in York that the famous VIIII Legion disappeared, where Emperors
Septimius Severus and Constantius Chlorus died and where Constantine The
Great was proclaimed Emperor.

York's Roman history is fantastic and should be better understood and
appreciated. The York Roman Festival will make an important contribution to
that end with:
Military re-enactors in and marching around the city
Children's activities
Spirits of the Lost Legion ghost event
Roman talks
Living History camp
Romans versus Barbarians battle
Gladiators, Wrestling & Chariot Race
Music & dance
Crafts & stalls

Step back to the swinging 60s with a mix of period locomotives, vehicles and
live music at stations along the railway.

On Saturday, we will be operating an hourly service during the day. Our
evening Pullman dining service will have additional seating for the public
and will return from Pickering earlier than scheduled so that passangers and
diners can enjoy the music at Goathland as we wait there on the way back!

Our DMU will be operating evening services too, departing from Pickering and
Grosmont to allow passengers to see music up and down the line.

The Yorkist King, Richard III returns to his boyhood home of Middleham Castle
along with his courtly retinue. Meet the nobles and hear tales of upset in
the land. Sumptuous costume, splendid armour and engaging dialogue combine to
make a special weekend of living history. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm

The York Artworkers Association -
The York Artworkers is an eclectic association of craftsmen, artists,
conservators, academics and others who share a serious interest in the design
of buildings, interiors and landscapes. Members represent architectural
craftsmanship, other applied arts, fine arts, architecture and conservation.
We welcome not only practitioners in these fields but anyone keen to broaden
and share their knowledge.

2011/12 Talks - Hilary Bower, textile artist.

Hilary Bower studied embroidery at Birmingham Polytechnic in the early
1980’s. Her work has increasingly become sculptural, with a fine art basis
and currently employs cloth, metal, wood, sand and wax.

She draws as a way of making, and is currently developing a series of
experimental drawings involving a range of media processes. She considers
these as ‘findings’ and feels that they are an important link in her current
investigations into silence, waiting, space and insignificance. Hilary has a
studio at The Harley Foundation Studios at Welbeck, Nottinghamshire. Talk
starts at 7.30 pm

Six time Grammy Award winners and international ambassadors of traditional
Irish music, The Chieftains, are back with a nationwide tour to celebrate 50
definitive years.

Whilst continuing to inspire, The Chieftains remain loyal to their roots and
after half a century of making some of the most beautiful music in the world,
they remain as fresh and relevant as when they first began. They have
performed with many symphony and folk orchestras worldwide and have broken
many boundaries by collaborating and performing with some of the biggest
names in rock, pop and traditional music in Ireland and around the world.

The Ebor Lectures - The Ebor
Lectures are a response to the growing need for theology to interact with
public issues in contemporary society.

2011-2012 The Good Society? Re-invigorating Public Life - There has
been recent political debate about the importance of re-invigorating society,
and increasing the engagement of citizens in public life. As part of this
debate, the Government has proposed the development of the Big Society,
encouraging people to engage in neighbourhoods and communities. They propose
a shift of power from the state to communities, through support of social
enterprise, charities and co-operatives. Some argue that the Big Society
represents a retreat from state provision.

Within this context the 2011-12 Ebor Lectures, in partnership with the Joseph
Rowntree Foundation, ask fundamental questions about the nature of the 'good
society', and the role of citizens, government, faith communities and
voluntary organisations in the re-invigoration of civic life.

Tonight - 'Moral Communities in a Society of Strangers: turning social
theories into practial politics' with Rev Dr Malcolm Brown, Director of
Mission & Public Affairs, The Archbishops’ Council.

JS Bach and Telemann formed a friendship early on in their careers and
although Telemann was only four years older he was not only considerably
better known but was also first choice for the post of Cantor at Leipzig
which eventually went to Bach.

Jauchzet dem Herrn was begun by Telemann and finished by Bach. The
trumpet concerto is one of many that Telemann wrote in an enormous range of
styles.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company in
'The Complete World of Sports (abridged)'

The original "bad boys of abridgement" are back in the UK following
a highly successful run in New York and a sell-out US tour of The Complete
World of Sports (abridged).

In this merciless but affectionate satire, The Reduced Shakespeare Company
canter through the entire history of athletic competition in a marathon of
madness and mayhem that sees the world's great sporting events shrunk down to
theatrical size.

The result is a tour-de-force comedy that will delight every sports and
non-sports fan in the family. Every sport ever played on every continent in
the entire history of the world in under two hours!

Let the games begin!

York Theatre Royal hosts the UK premiere ahead of a nationwide tour and the
show’s West End premiere in this 2012 Olympic Year.

‘Owes as much to the insanity of Monty Python as to the inanity of actual
sports programs.’ Boston Globe

Following the success of last season’s concerts in the excellent acoustic of
the intimate Rymer Auditorium, the Jazz Orchestra again repeats the same
concert on two evenings. The concert will feature a special guest, details to
be announced.

The Victorian street is set between in 1870-1901 and reflects the stories of
the businesses and people of York from the time.

Take a guided tour through the street to uncover the patterns of life in
Victorian York. Hear about the entrepreneur ironmonger John Parkes proprietor
of The Little Dustpan on Fossgate, the extraordinary life of Edward Allen the
Taxidermist and the everyday experiences of the inhabitants of ‘Rowntree
Snicket’. 11.00 am - 12.00 noon

Since 1971 this event has now raised over £5,000,000 for good causes and
provided some fantastic racing excitement. Just by attending the day,
racegoers will be helping to raise money for cancer related charities in
York, one of which is Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan provides practical,
medical, emotional and support and pushes for better cancer care.

The feature race of Saturday is the most valuable sprint handicap for three
year old horses in Europe. There is a special thrill in cheering home your
winning selection surrounded by thousands of people and a Saturday provides
that excitement.

The lawns and champagne terraces provide a great place to celebrate or
commiserate, now that summer is with us.

The first race time on Friday is set that little bit later which allows many
people to wind down to the weekend by coming racing after a morning at work.

28th June The Unthanks with Brighouse and Rastrick Band
Having recently renewed their ‘National Champions of Great Britain’ title,
Brighouse & Rastrick are regarded by many as the best and most consistent
public subscription band in the world. Brighouse and Rastrick recently
collaborated with Mercury-nominated Tyneside band, The Unthanks (described by
The Guardian as ‘haunting, original and magnificent’) as part of BRASS2011.
Grassington Festival 2012 is your opportunity to see The Unthanks once again
perform folk-led material from their repertoire, accompanied by the epic
backdrop of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band. A unique live collaboration that
will uplift and inspire.

29th June The Animals & Friends and The Move (featuring Trevor Burton
& Bev Bevan)
Performing huge hits like ‘House of the Rising Sun’, Animals &
Friends features founder member of The Animals, John Steel, alongside
original Animals’ Micky Gallagher (The Blockheads, The Clash, Paul
McCartney), Danny Handley (Spencer Davis and Ric Lee of Ten Years After) and
Peter Barton (Wayne Fontana’s Mindbenders and Boomtown Rats Roberts &
Crowe).
Leading 60s rock band The Move’s line-up includes guitarist Trevor Burton
(Steve Gibbons Band, Ginger Baker's Airforce, Raymond Froggatt) and drummer
Bev Bevan (ELO, Black Sabbath). Having toured together in 2010, Animals &
Friends and The Move unite again for a special performance at Grassington
Festival.

30th June Billy Ocean (with supporting act TBC) We are delighted to confirm
Billy Ocean as the headline act for Grassington Festival 2012: the biggest
black recording star Britain has ever produced. Selling over 30 million
records in his lifetime, multiple Gold and Platinum record holder and English
Grammy Award-winning Billy Ocean has had chart-topping hits worldwide with
iconic tracks like ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’ and ‘When the
Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going’.

York Farmers Market - The York Farmers Market was one of the first to be
established in the north of England in the Autumn of 1999. The success as the
forerunner to this movement in the north has led to a large number of other
markets opening up in the area and, more importantly, created an alternative
source of income to many farmers and producers.

The main benefit of the farmers market here at Murton is that it is all under
cover come rain, snow or high wind with a large private car park adjacent.
There is always seasonal activity and special events at the markets, adding
extra value and interest.

The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers
selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere
which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including
environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money
back into the local economy rather than imported goods.

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens 2012
Workshop Series - We have some fantastic workshops for you this year at
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. All courses include coffee and biscuits and the
opportunity to look at books and leaflets of interest. ALL WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
GARDEN ENTRY. Pre-booking is Essential.

Today - Meadows with Ione Bareau MIEEM (BSc. Biol. Sci. Hons. ZOOL.)

Learn about traditional wildflower meadows including grass identification;
starting a meadow from scratch; selecting plants suitable for your pH; and
how to care for established meadows.

Diamond Jubilee Concert - Music to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the
accession of Queen Elizabeth II featuring -

Parry: I was glad

Albinoni: Oboe Concerto Op9, No2

Handel: Music from The Fireworks Suite (a selection)

Handel: Coronation Anthems (a selection)

Parry: Blessed Pair of Sirens

..... performed by York Musical Society Chorus & Orchestra.

We mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne
with a concert of music associated with royal occasions. Handel’s Fireworks
Music (far more successful than the display it was written to accompany)
and his glorious Coronation Anthems, including the famous ‘Zadok
the Priest’, were both composed for King George II.

Sir Hubert Parry’s pieces have been a staple of more recent royal occasions
including the wedding of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge.

Elegant and serene, with a sublime slow movement, Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto
will complement the majesty of the other works in this concert.

Founded in 1765, York Musical Society (YMS) is the oldest Musical Society in
England.

Purcell’s 1690 semi-opera, Dioclesian, is among his greatest
compositions which remained popular well into the 18th century although
seldom heard complete. Certainly it contains some of his best-known and most
spectacular music with a colourful orchestra of oboes, recorders, trumpets
and strings. The longest and most important scene of the semi-opera is the
final masque, ostensibly performed to welcome Diocles into rural retirement,
but actually a self-contained, through-composed pastoral.

We meet Cupid, Jove, a boisterous trio of Baccanalians, a sensual shepherd
and his lass and have the great Chaconne to conclude.

In this performance the musical items are linked by a narration specially
prepared by Andrew Pinnock, secretary of the Purcell Society.

There will be many exciting displays and demonstrations at the Show, plus a
whole range of of Main Ring Attractions, Bungee Trampolines, Traction
Engines, Classic Cars and Motorcycles, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry, Rabbits and
Ferrets, Children's Inflatables, Country Pursuits, Carriage Driving,
Horticulture and Produce, Arts, Crafts, Photography, and the Yorkshire
Country Women's Association & Children's Classes.

The Carriages will make a main ring appearance in the afternoon, after their
local drive and there will be the usual Grand Parade of Cattle and Class
winners followed by Classic cars, vintage agricultural machinery and traction
engines.

Also at the show will be the Yorkshire Food Marquee, Craft Marquee, a wide variety
of Trade Stands, and on-site Catering including Ice Cream, and a Real Ale
Bar.

Ashley Solomon, director of the award-winning early music ensemble
Florilegium, celebrates the music of Bolivia in a lecture based on his
research and musical experiences with the Arakaendar Bolivian Choir,
illustrated with musical examples from the University of York Chamber Choir
directed by Peter Seymour.

The annual Sir Jack Lyons Concert showcases some of the best student
performances of the year and also features the first performance of what
fruite of immortality, commissioned for the 2011 Lyons Celebration Award.
Musicologist Graham Bier and composer Edward Caine explore the psalmody
translated into poetic metre by Archbishop Matthew Parker (1504-1575), and
set to music by Thomas Tallis (1505-1585). A new, specially-made edition of
the Tallis settings will be woven into a larger unified original composition
exploring the psalms and writings of the Archbishop.

Ripon Races - Ripon Racecourse
commonly known as the Garden Racecourse is suitably located in one of the
country's most beautiful and quaint cities. With the market town being one of
the oldest cities in England it is a great place to visit.

Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse known widely for its picturesque surroundings
was fittingly presented with the Gold Rose Award by the Yorkshire in Bloom;
the county's regional body representing the national Britain in Bloom
campaign.

Tutored wine tastings, run in association with The Wine Academy with a two
course supper and coffee. Wine Academy staff or a guest speaker will conduct
the relaxed, informal tasting and our chefs will choose a two-course meal to
compliment the theme of the evening. 7.30 pm

The Willowman Festival - We had a
great festival in 2011 with a weekend of top quality music, strange Robots
and stilt walking fairies, good quality food, trade stalls and an exciting
children's area within a safe environment. We only had one damp evening but
that didn't stop the party. We feel that it was a success and has quickly
established it's self on the festival circuit.

If you came in 2011 you can expect more arts crafts and a complete Healing
Area set in a tranquil position within the festival site, There will be
Indian head massage, Shiatsu massage and Spiritual talks along with Card
readings and Pagan Stone readings. For those of us who appreciate retro
clothing and a Bohemian atmosphere this year we will be hosting an under
cover Vintage Market. A Chill Out Tent with entertainment and on the Open Mic
Stage and our very own Willowman Arms Real Ale late bar.

The festival site will open around lunchtime on Thursday 21st June 2012. We
will be having a special Solstice Party on Thursday evening to kick off the
weekend.

Friday we promise a Special headline music act on our main stage making a
great start to the dancing along with several other great artists making
appearances on both stages along with featured DJ's all weekend. Saturday
will see a day of quality music featuring the Festival's main act. With two
music stages fully booked we have decided to add an Acoustic Open mic Stage
so bring your guitars and other instruments along. This will be in the new
Chill Out Tent where you will be able to buy drinks and snacks while you sit
in charming surroundings sing along or just CHILL!!!!

Sunday will have several additions too, a craft market, a Treasure Hunt and
lots more to be confirmed. The festival site will close late on Sunday
evening. Camping in a tent is free and all kids activities are free unless
stated otherwise on our website.

Hailed as one of the world's great guitarists, Eduardo Niebla returns with
his internationally acclaimed guitar duo, to present an amazing repertoire of
'stunning flamenco jazz' from his latest albums. Continually seeking out new
musical terrain, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world
music, collaborating with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan,
George Michael, Lol Coxhill and Craig David.

A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from
one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion.

York Concerts present The Chimera
Ensemble - Within Cage Without Cage.

Takemitsu Archipelago S and music by Christian Wolff, Brown, John
Stringer, William Brooks, Ives and Crawford Seeger.

In celebration of the centenary of the birth of composer John Cage, Chimera
presents its own, suitably offbeat, homage with a concert containing nothing
written by the man himself but turning instead to his own influences and the
music he inspired.

Whilst the bold modernism of early 20th-century Americans Charles Ives and
Ruth Crawford Seeger fed into Cage’s own work, the evening also showcases
pieces from prominent composers who were in turn stimulated by his
revolutionary approaches: compatriots Earle Brown and Christian Wolff, and
Japan's Toru Takemitsu.

There's also a chance to hear the results of an exciting new collaboration
between composer and York lecturer John Stringer and saxophonist James
Mainwaring.

- Come and Sing! - Join us for a day of joyous singing with one of the
world’s leading choral composers and conductors. Tickets may be purchased
from the Minster Box Office. 10.00 am to 4:30 pm

Followed by Chilcott - The Making of the Drum

We are thrilled to be giving the world premiere of a new 8 part unaccompanied
work commissioned by the choir and written by BobChilcott. The concert also
includes his infectious African-influenced, The Making of the Drum.

YAM is the largest original RAF Bomber Command Station open to the public,
this year being the 70th Anniversary of the commencement of operations with
77 Squadron. Halifax bombers of No. 77 Squadron RAF were the first to be
stationed here in 1942, followed by the only two Free French Heavy Bomber
Squadrons of the Second World War 346 Guyenne and 347 Tunisie.
This was the only base to be operated by French personnel – a close history
which continues to this day.

The collection at YAM includes the famous Halifax Bomber and Mosquito
Nightfighter plus aircraft from the early 1900's through both World Wars and
the Battle of Britain right up to the jet-age with examples of Meteor;
Javelin;Lightning; Harrier and Tornado.

Be surprised and inspired by the colours and patterns in moths from the
natural history collection of the Yorkshire Museum. Develop design ideas;
begin a sketch book and create stitch samples, with an experienced
embroiderer. Experiment with a variety of design and stitch techniques,
building towards a finished piece of textile work. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

The Wonders of Wood - A chance to
see some of the Harrisons' amazing treen collection. Turners, carvers, paper
making and more! A great day out to learn all about the wonders of wood and
how it has been used through the ages.

Joe Stilgoe, son of songwriter Richard Stilgoe, is a serious musician having
fun. His singing, piano playing and sense of humour have made him a favourite
at the UK’s top jazz clubs. His formidable piano technique and vocal range
(described as ‘wonderful’ by New York cabaret legend Steve Ross) stem from a
classical training starting when he was five.

Joe released his debut album ‘I Like This One’ last year and has drawn
comparisons with singer/pianists such as Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr,
Buddy Greco and Jamie Cullum.

‘Songs at the piano don’t get much sharper than this...Whether he’s
performing his own material or reshaping an old favourite.’ The Observer

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens 2012
Workshop Series - We have some fantastic workshops for you this year at
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. All courses include coffee and biscuits and the
opportunity to look at books and leaflets of interest. ALL WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
GARDEN ENTRY. Pre-booking is Essential.

Today - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright.

Helen Wright, an inspirational teacher will help you to produce a wonderful
painting in the glorious surroundings of Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens at this
beautiful time of year. If you have any equipment please bring it along
though we can provide basic equipment for beginners.

'Close The Coalhouse Door' - A musical play celebrating the magnificent spirit of
the North East, Close the Coalhouse Door is told with a wry smile,
sparkling dialogue and moving songs by an extended family of wives, vicars,
sons, daughters and of course the miners themselves.

The show is an exhilarating ride through all the major strikes, victories and
disappointments in British mining history from the formation of the first
unions in 1831. Inspired by working mens' songs of each period it has all the
irony and lively mischief of Oh What A Lovely War, the dark grit of Our
Friends InThe North, and the triumph over adversity of Billy Elliot.

Northern Stage and Live Theatre are the two biggest producing theatres in the
North East. Most recently they have been seen around the country with Oh
What A Lovely War and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Northern
Stage), The Pitmen Painters and A Walk on Part (Live Theatre).

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens 2012
Workshop Series - We have some fantastic workshops for you this year at
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. All courses include coffee and biscuits and the
opportunity to look at books and leaflets of interest. ALL WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
GARDEN ENTRY. Pre-booking is Essential.

Today - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook.

This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator
Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular
reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It
is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored
to the needs and interest of each group.

Yorkwalk Historical Guided Walking
Tours - 'Inaccessible and Hidden York' - A series of several different
walks to places not open to the public.

Today - Mansion, Cellar and Priest Hole - Visit parts of York off the beaten
track going into a mediaeval house off Micklegate and a chance to visit the
hidden chapel and priest hole at the Bar Convent. We also visit a magnificent
Georgian Town House, not open to the public, and explore its cellars, attics
and state rooms. Walk starts at 10.30 am

A walk recalling the Jewish contribution to York's history, visiting sites
connected with mediaeval and modern Jews. Finishing at Clifford's Tower, the
site of the dreadful massacre of the Jews in 1190. Walk starts at 2.15 pm

The composers of the two sacred works in this programme are, of course, much
better known for their operatic work. Both compositions have an operatic
imaginative power and musical beauty which equals that in their dramatic
compositions. Together they provide a festive conclusion to the 2011/12
concert season.

'Beulah' - Beulah is a world created by William Blake that sits
somewhere inbetween heaven and earth. This is a new piece featuring poetry,
live music and song about time, dreams and reality; it’s about how we measure
ourselves and the world around us.

We measure our age by our birthdays but Lyca was born on a leap year. The
play explores her concept of time.

Don’t miss this premiere from the innovative York based collective of
performers, before it heads to the Edinburgh Festival.

Join our Stuart Ogilvy, our Assistant Curator of Natural Science, to discover
which moths have been caught in traps he has set in the Museum Gardens, right
in the heart of the city. Release these beautiful and surprising insects back
into the wild and find out how to set a trap yourself. 6.00 pm

Eden Camp is a multi-award winning Modern History Theme Museum housed within
the grounds of an original World War Two prisoner of war camp. Eden Camp has
people of all ages visiting from around the world to see the story of World
War Two re-created using sights, sounds, smells and moving figures to create
a unique atmosphere that makes it feel like you travelled back in time to
wartime Britain.

We are delighted to welcome back Alexandra Dariescu to play the Rachmaninov
concerto with us. Whereas this is one of the most well-known of the composer’s
works, the symphonic output of Max Bruch has remained largely in the shadow
of his violin and orchestra works. The 3rd Symphony is a glorious love-letter
in music to Bruch’s native Rhineland.

The concert starts with Brahms’ highspirited Academic Festival Overture
written as a ‘thank-you’ to the University of Breslau for bestowing an
honorary degree upon him. 8.00 pm

Featuring the Mosquito, Devon and Nimrod in this celebration of the famous De
Havilland name. First engine runs of the restored Mosquito Nightfighter
making this a must for everyone!!

YAM is the largest original RAF Bomber Command Station open to the public,
this year being the 70th Anniversary of the commencement of operations with
77 Squadron. Halifax bombers of No. 77 Squadron RAF were the first to be
stationed here in 1942, followed by the only two Free French Heavy Bomber
Squadrons of the Second World War 346 Guyenne and 347 Tunisie.
This was the only base to be operated by French personnel – a close history
which continues to this day.

The collection at YAM includes the famous Halifax Bomber and Mosquito
Nightfighter plus aircraft from the early 1900's through both World Wars and
the Battle of Britain right up to the jet-age with examples of Meteor;
Javelin;Lightning; Harrier and Tornado.